(I thought this news item from Bangkok Thailand was interesting in that the
gov't is identifying that not breastfeeding play a major role in  the
epidemic of allergies.  The article is not entirely "weissingerized", but is
part way there!)

http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/11Jul2005_news15.php

Breastfeeding push starts

"The Public Health Ministry is campaigning for mothers to breastfeed newborn
babies to strengthen their immunity as about 10 million Thais are suffering
from allergies which cost the nation over two billion baht a year".
<snip>
"Allergies can result from pollution, solvents and foods but the most basic
cause is failure to feed newborn babies with breast milk which is the best
food for giving them immunity."

(see link above for entire article)

Janice Reynolds

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